The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Further information and advice can be obtained from the Disability Rights Commission.

The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is the statutory body set up by the government to help secure civil rights for disabled people.

It was established by an act of parliament under the Disability Rights Commission Act 1999 (DRCA) to:

• work towards ending discrimination against disabled people
• promote equal opportunities for disabled people
• encourage good practice in the treatment of disabled people
• keep under review the working of the Disability Discrimination Act and the DRCA

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